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Artist Will James (Canadian, 1892 - 1942, active in the United States)

Date1930

Mediumoil on canvas

Dimensions24 x 36 inches (61 x 91.4 cm)

Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 1997

Object number31.238.1

ClassificationsPaintings

Label TextWill James painted a scene of rest and reciprocal aid. Two horses stand nearly nose to tail under a shading tree. Each can use its tail to flick away insects from the other’s face. Two birds perch on the back of one horse. The birds can make a meal of those flitting insects. Admiration for horses was a theme of James’s art and writings. In his award-winning book “Smoky,” he wrote, “To me, the horse is man’s greatest, most useful, faithful, and powerful friend.”

ProvenanceThe Coeur d' Alene Art Auction, Hayden, Idaho (lot 189); purchased July 26, 1997 by Roger Foltz, Two Pine Arts, Omaha, Nebraska; purchased August 6, 1997 by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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